The major form of fat in both food and the body is
A) phospholipids. B) sterols.
C) triglycerides. D) glycerols.
Q. 2Research has found the strongest association between dietary fat intake and what type of
cancer?
A) prostate B) lung C) breast D) colon
Q. 3Which of the following statements does NOT describe water-soluble vitamins?
A) Water-soluble vitamins are rarely toxic.
B) Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed easily from the intestinal tract into the blood.
C) Water-soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body.
D) Water-soluble vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods.
Q. 4Red blood cells can only use glucose for energy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sugar is 300 grams a day.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following is the MOST complete protein from a plant source?
A) soybeans B) green beans C) bread D) apples
Q. 7Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body, how many are considered nonessential?
A) none B) 9 C) 11 D) 20
Q. 8Which of the following is a fat replacer?
A) saccharin B) olestra C) trans fat D) phosphate